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Kim Kardashian Brags About How Much Bank Her Game Is Making
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood can often be found on the charts for popular mobile games. That is to say: it’s likely making a lot of money. How much money? Well, last night Kim Kardashian took to Twitter with some recent figures,in an attempt to clap back against people who disapproved of her posting a nude selfie:…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 8, 2016 -
Stardew Valley Players Fight Piracy By Buying Pirates The Game
The sweetest game of 2016 also appears to have the nicest fanbase around, judging by what Stardew Valley players have been up to lately. This weekend, farming simulator Stardew Valley became one of the most played games on Steam, with nearly sixty thousand concurrent players at its peak: Steamspy estimates that Stardew Valley has sold…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 7, 2016 -
Ten Spectacular Ragdoll Fails In GTA V
Watch as Franklin completely breaks GTA V’s missions with nothing but an intense ragdoll. YouTube comedian Criken2 has struck gold with his latest video, where he uses a mod to force Franklin into ragdolling at the worst moments. What follows are a collection of hilarious mission fails that would never be possible under normal conditions.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 7, 2016 -
Google Maps Has A Legend of Zelda Easter Egg Today
You know what they say, it’s dangerous to go alone. If you load up Google Maps today, there’s actually a cool little easter egg waiting for you on the bottom right corner: See that Link icon? It lets you toggle Street View images. If you click it and browse in Street View, you’ll then see…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 4, 2016 -
Super Mario World and Other SNES Games Coming To New 3DS
Good news, Virtual Console fans. Starting on March 3rd, a slew of Super Nintendo games will be hitting the new 3DS. Here’s the line-up. March 3rd: Pilotwings, Super Mario World, F-Zero. March 24th: Super Mario Kart, Earthbound, Donkey Kong Country. April 14th: A Link To The Past, Super Metroid, Donkey Kong Country 2. It’s kind…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 3, 2016 -
Stardew Valley’s Creator Has Won The Hearts Of PC Gamers
A cult fandom has already formed around Steam’s hottest farming game, Stardew Valley At the center of it all is the game’s designer, Eric Barone. Also known as ConcernedApe, Barone is a beloved figure who is stealing the hearts of virtual farmers everywhere. Barone made Stardew Valley on his own, and that feat plays a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 3, 2016 -
Pokkén Creators Wanted To Make Pokémon Look ‘Really Realistic’ For Their Fighting Game
Pokémon are usually cute creatures. That’s part of the appeal. But the upcoming Pokémon fighting game is not about that life. A couple of weeks ago, I had a chat with Pokkén producers Katsuhiro Harada (of Tekken fame) and Masaaki Hoshino (of Soul Calibur fame). I wanted to know, what was the most surprising thing…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 2, 2016 -
A Surprising Number of People Feel Bad For Pirating Stardew Valley
Whenever piracy is mentioned, people always whip out the argument that, if pirates actually like the game, they’ll totally purchase it in the future. For Stardew Valley, the farming simulator which is currently tearing up the Steam sales charts, that age-old saying might actually be true for some players. Yesterday, as I was rounding up…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 2, 2016 -
Every Single Second Matters In This Kaizo Mario Maker Level
Kaizo Mario stages are famed for being grueling, nearly impossible levels that require pixel-perfect precision—and yes, players are definitely making some for Mario Maker, too. Take, for instance, “Salty Sagan’s Bomb Spaghetti.” The level is so bonkers it can be hard for the viewer to fully understand how Mario is getting through the stage at…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 1, 2016 -
The Pokémon Superstition That Will Never Die
Some people think that walking under a ladder is bad luck. Others knock on wood so they don’t tempt fate. And we can’t forget about the people who avoid the number 13. Some people even press “down B” after they throw a Pokeball in Pokémon games, because they think it will help them capture monsters…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 1, 2016 -
Stardew Valley, As Told By Steam Reviews
Humble farming simulator Stardew Valley istaking Steam by storm right now, and when you consider the charm, depth, and number of cuties you can smooch within the game, it’s no surprise why. Seriously: I’ve spent 28 hours in the game already, and I’ve only had it for like 4 days. I have to force myself…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 1, 2016 -
Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow’s Miiverse Is Amazing
Fantastic illustrations. Hilarious screenshots. Nostalgia. Pokémon’s Miiverse has it all—including, surprisingly enough, players who are experiencing Red/Blue/Yellow for the very first time. It’s one of the most heartening things I’ve seen this year. Here’s the best of the original Pokémon’s Miiverse. Kanto is a funny place Stand-out illustrations The newbies Celebrations
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 29, 2016 -
How To Do The Missingno Glitch In Pokémon Red and Blue 3DS
Oh yes, the most famous glitch in gaming is still present in the eShop versions of the original Pokémon games. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to pull it off, in case your memory is rusty. The easiest way to encounter Missingno is through something called the “old man glitch.” You can’t do this right…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 27, 2016 -
Kanye West’s On A Video Games Twitter Rampage
Kanye sure has been Tweeting a lot lately. Today’s topic? Video games. Right now, Kanye says that his follow-up to The Life of Pablo will be named… There’s a reason for that choice, of course. Kanye actually told us a little bit about his favorite games tonight, too. Not to mention, a few days ago…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 27, 2016 -
Pokémon Red vs Blue vs Yellow: Which To Buy
The original Pokémon games are out on the 3DS eShop tonight for $9.99, and while they largely offer the same experience, there are some differences between them, too. Each version has exclusive Pokémon which you can only capture within that game. The whole idea is to get players trading monsters with each other, which should…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 26, 2016 -
The Best Starter To Pick In Pokémon Red and Blue
Tonight, many of you will be making an important choice when you pick up the re-release of Pokémon Red and Blue on 3DS: Charmander, Bulbasaur, or Squirtle? Truthfully, there are no wrong answers here. But depending on what you’re looking for, certain choices might make more sense for you than other ones. THE CASE FOR…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 26, 2016 -
Pokémon Sun And Moon Confirmed, Out This Year For 3DS
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a new generation of Pokémon. About time, too: Pokémon X and Y came out in 2013, so it’s been a while since we’ve gotten a new game in the main series. While the logos for the new Pokemon games leaked yesterday, we actually got to see a second or…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 26, 2016